Miners dredge protected Idaho river in protest of federal oversight
SALMON Idaho (Reuters) – Protesters gathered to illegally dredge for gold on Tuesday in an Idaho river where such mining is banned, in an open challenge to the U.S. government’s authority to regulate public waters and lands in Western states, an organi…
Prosecutors urge judge to keep accused bomber’s trial in Boston
BOSTON (Reuters) – Federal prosecutors on Tuesday urged a judge to reject accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s request to move his trial outside of the city, saying there was no evidence that it would be impossible to select an impartial …
Benghazi attack suspect has been talking to U.S. interrogators: officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Libyan militant accused of involvement in the 2012 attacks on U.S. government installations in Benghazi, Libya, has been talking to U.S. interrogators, U.S. officials familiar with the matter said.
Colorado clerk again refuses to halt issuing same-sex marriage licenses
BOULDER Colo. (Reuters) – A county clerk in Colorado refused on Tuesday an ultimatum by the state attorney general to stop unilaterally issuing same-sex marriage licenses until the U.S. Supreme Court settles the issue, or face legal action.
Oregon grandmother arrested after toddler drinks meth-laced tea
PORTLAND Ore. (Reuters) – An Oregon grandmother who authorities said made a cup of methamphetamine-laced tea while visiting family in California is facing a felony child endangerment charge after her 2-year-old granddaughter drank the concoction and was hospitalized.
Three hurt in explosion at GM Indiana auto stamping plant
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Tuesday a “small explosion” at its auto stamping plant in Marion, Indiana, injured three workers and caused a suspension of production as the factory was evacuated.
Obamacare exchanges not properly verifying applicant data: watchdog
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Online insurance marketplaces created under President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law are struggling to verify whether Americans who applied for government subsidies to purchase health insurance are actually qualified to …
Texas woman sentenced for million dollar shoplifting ring
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – A Texas woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking part in an international shoplifting ring where members used oversized bags to steal millions of dollars worth of goods from high-end stores, prosecutors said on …
Baby birthed by teenage mother found buried in North Carolina: police
WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) – A North Carolina teenager appears to have concealed her pregnancy from her parents before giving birth to a baby girl whose body was found buried in the family’s yard, local police said on Tuesday.
Kerry warns U.S. will deport undocumented Central American children
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday Washington would work with Central America to address the root causes of an immigration crisis, but kept up the Obama administration’s tough message that undocumented children w…
